Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
sexangulare
ID:
438628

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 432 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000437960



Common Names

  • Sedum sexangulare
  • Sexangulare Sedum
  • Sedum Sexangulare


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Synonyms

  • Sedum boloniense Loisel. [unknown]
  • Sedum mite Gilib. [unknown]
  • Sedum hexangulare J.B.Fisch. [unknown]
  • Sedum tschernokolevii Stef. [unknown]
  • Sedum spirale Haw. [unknown]
  • Sedum schistosum Lej. [unknown]
  • Sedum acre sexangulare O.Schwarz [unknown]
  • Sedum elrodii M.E.Jones [unknown]

Description

Sedum sexangulare (also called Six-angled Stonecrop, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial in the family Crassulaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It typically grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Sedum sexangulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sedum sexangulare is small and yellowish-white in color. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedling is a small shrub with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sedum sexangulare is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet (3 m) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat.

Where to Find Sedum sexangulare

Sedum sexangulare is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Sedum sexangulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sedum sexangulare?

Sedum sexangulare

What is the common name of Sedum sexangulare?

Six-angled Stonecrop

What is the natural habitat of Sedum sexangulare?

Mountain forests of the Mediterranean region

Species in the Sedum genus

Sedum forreri, Sedum confertiflorum, Sedum corymbosum, Sedum candolleanum, Sedum rubens, Sedum carnegiei, Sedum caroli-henrici, Sedum cepaea, Sedum elburzense, Sedum ecalcaratum, Sedum duthiei, Sedum engadinense, Sedum ermenekensis, Sedum erraticum, Sedum eriocarpum, Sedum erlangerianum, Sedum dasyphyllum, Sedum creticum, Sedum cyprium, Sedum dendroideum, Sedum derbezii, Sedum argunense, Sedum atratum, Sedum assyriacum, Sedum arenarium, Sedum acre, Sedum abchasicum, Sedum aetnense, Sedum cespitosum, Sedum caeruleum, Sedum brevifolium, Sedum battandieri, Sedum barcense, Sedum aytacianum, Sedum boninense, Sedum borissovae, Sedum berunii, Sedum euxinum, Sedum mexicanum, Sedum melanantherum, Sedum morganianum, Sedum maireanum, Sedum modestum, Sedum monregalense, Sedum microcarpum, Sedum microstachyum, Sedum litoreum, Sedum lineare, Sedum longuetae, Sedum lydium,

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

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